Definitions
- Describing something that causes a feeling of enthusiasm or anticipation. - Referring to an event or activity that is thrilling or enjoyable. - Talking about a situation or experience that is full of energy or interest.
- Describing something that causes a feeling of intense excitement or joy. - Referring to an activity or experience that is invigorating or stimulating. - Talking about a situation or event that produces a sense of euphoria or elation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a positive feeling or experience.
- 2Both words can be used to describe events or activities.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a state of mind or emotion.
- 4Both words are associated with excitement and energy.
- 5Both words can be used to describe something that is enjoyable or thrilling.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Exhilarating is more intense than exciting and implies a stronger emotional response.
- 2Physicality: Exhilarating often implies a physical sensation, while exciting can be more abstract.
- 3Duration: Exciting can be used to describe a longer-lasting experience, while exhilarating often implies a shorter, more intense experience.
- 4Connotation: Exhilarating has a more positive and powerful connotation than exciting.
- 5Usage: Exciting is more commonly used in everyday language than exhilarating.
Remember this!
Exciting and exhilarating both describe positive experiences or emotions associated with excitement and energy. However, exhilarating is more intense and implies a stronger emotional response, often with a physical component. Exciting can be more abstract and is associated with a longer-lasting experience. Exhilarating has a more positive connotation and is used less frequently than exciting.
